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Address bar showing dingbats since upgrade.

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a2jc4life
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I updated to Firefox 29 from 28-something (28.3, I think), and now my address bar on almost every page is showing a bizarre series of dingbats. They seem to overlap some of the in-address-bar "controls," and I can't click in the address bar to type.

If I open a NEW tab, I can type in the address bar there, and it will usually show up normally. Sometimes, though, after time these will "convert" to the dingbats, too.

I updated to Firefox 29 from 28-something (28.3, I think), and now my address bar on almost every page is showing a bizarre series of dingbats. They seem to overlap some of the in-address-bar "controls," and I can't click in the address bar to type. If I open a NEW tab, I can type in the address bar there, and it will usually show up normally. Sometimes, though, after time these will "convert" to the dingbats, too.

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Disable RSS Icon from your Extensions

  • Go to The image "new fx menu" does not exist. > Add-ons > Extensions
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a2jc4life
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I couldn't figure out how to attach an image to the original post. Here's what I'm seeing.

Moses
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Chosen Solution

Disable RSS Icon from your Extensions

  • Go to The image "new fx menu" does not exist. > Add-ons > Extensions
a2jc4life
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That was, indeed, the problem, thanks! (Somewhat unfortunate, though. I USE that extension's functionality - all. the. time.)

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Moses
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a2jc4life (wish you had a name!! too many characters! :P)

That's a reported problem here. We don't know why it does that either. You can bug the developer or see if they have any updates from addons.mozilla.org.

a2jc4life
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haha Sorry! I'll have to remember to sign my name in the future! Most folks on message boards just call me a2jc or a2j 'cause it's quicker.

-Rachel ;)